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BW57 FGV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,171 mi
Last recorded33,171 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 FGV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 33,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Fail 21 Jan 2017 33,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2016 28,898 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ON INNER FACES

HAND BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET

Fail 1 Feb 2016 28,635 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ON INNER FACES

HAND BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET

Pass 23 Feb 2015 22,530 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 19,825 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 16,422 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 16,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 12,346 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 8,690 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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BW57 FGV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW57 FGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BW57 FGV registered?

BW57 FGV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is BW57 FGV safe to buy?

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